Last weekend, I joined my friends for a photowalk in Kinchakuda, Saitama despite not feeling 100% well. There was no time pressure, we spent all of our time trying to awaken our creative juices be it in actual shooting or in a passing conversation about photography. It gave me a good feeling and it was a confirmation of sort that photography is indeed my stress-reliever.

At some point during our discussion, we talked about the direction of our photography, where to draw inspiration, our favorite subjects, cameras and lots of photography-related stuff. But I just kept quiet when it's getting technical, I leave it to Alaine and Noli to do the talking.

It's been a decade since I got interested in photography. If I have nothing to do during my free time, I usually found myself checking my flickr account to see if there's some improvement in my photos. I tried to compare my shots in 2005 and 2014 but I can't really arrive to a conclusion and left me with lots of questions. One thing is for sure though, I still got excited every time I shoot. That feeling never left since I started my journey in photography.

I must admit though that I fit the lazy photographer description. I am too lazy, or afraid, to take risks. One example is the use of external flash. I guess, it's about time to spread my wings to learn more about photography - read books, visit photo sites and embrace what's around me, just like what my friends always told me. After all, photography, like life, is a continuous learning experience.